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The Preconstruction Podcast - Commercial Construction.

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Mar 3, 2021 • 55min

E30: Will Senner - VP at Skanska - Start your Preconstruction DATA journey today!

Gareth our host caught up with Will Senner the VP of Preconstruction with Skanska in Raleigh, NC. Will's story of Preconstruction Data is incredible, discussed on this episode:  - The best way to use Preconstruction Data  - What Preconstruction Data we should be using / gathering - Visualization through Microsoft BI - Data Workflows - Challenges of playing the long game with data - Benefits of Data - How it ties into the Preconstruction, Design, Development and Operations side Please if you enjoy this video please like, subscribe and share it with your friends, peers or colleagues. If you know any Preconstruction professionals that would be interested in coming onto the Preconstruction Podcast please reach out to us directly at info@nichessp.com Enjoy! Estimator Estimating Construction Preconstruction Building Information Modelling BIM VDC Virtual Design Construction Commercial Construction Estimators Preconstruction Managers Design & Build Raleigh, NC Niche Specialist Staffing Partners Niche SSP Will Senner Skanska Construction Gareth McGlynn
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Feb 2, 2021 • 33min

E29: Matt Vetter - VP with Schafer Construction (Detroit) discuss the importance of Building Relationships

Gareth our host caught up with Matt Vetter the Vice President of Schafer Construction outside of Detroit, MI on: - How a Bachelors in Psychology helped him climb the Preconstruction ladder - Working from home - how it will shape the future of Preconstruction - The challenges of running a construction company like a startup - Detroit construction market and the suburbs  - Preconstruction Technology  - The Future of Preconstruction and how Schafer will grow  Please if you enjoy this video please like, subscribe and share it with your friends, peers or colleagues. If you know any Preconstruction professionals that would be interested in coming onto the Preconstruction Podcast please reach out to us directly at info@nichessp.com Enjoy! Estimator Estimating Construction Preconstruction Building Information Modelling BIM VDC Virtual Design Construction Commercial Construction Estimators Preconstruction Managers Design & Build Detroit, MI Niche Specialist Staffing Partners Niche SSP Matt Vetter  Schafer Construction Gareth McGlynn
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Feb 2, 2021 • 44min

E28: Bennie Kovach - Precon Executive discusses the BD side of Preconstruction and the future of WFH

Our host Gareth McGlynn had great craic chatting to Bennie Kovach the Precon Executive with James G. David Construction in DC. Covered in this episode: - The Penn State Bachelor's of Architectural Engineering  - Bennie's attention disorder - Why he choose Preconstruction - The challenges of WFH and how it will shake out - The importance of Business Development within Preconstruction - Fairfax, VA - Evolution of Preconstruction and Preconstruction Technology Enjoy this episode and please share, like and comment. James G. Davis Construction Preconstruction Technology Estimator Estimating Construction Preconstruction Assemble Building Information Modeling BIM VDC Virtual Design Construction Commercial Construction Estimators Preconstruction Managers Design & Build Niche Specialist Staffing Partners Niche SSP Bennie Kovach Fairfax, VA Gareth McGlynn
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Jan 28, 2021 • 50min

E27: Loren Morgan VP of Precon at Brookfield Properties on "Why Precon need to shoot themselves out of every meeting"

Our host Gareth McGlynn had our first US Naval Academy Graduate on the podcast this week. Loren Morgan the VP of Preconstruction with Brookfield Properties in San Francisco discussed: - The lessons learnt at the Naval Academy - Differences between the Naval Academy and conventional universities or colleges - Why he choose Preconstruction - What developers look for in a contractor - The importance of a Developer, Contractor and Architect relationship - Suburban construction design - Relocating to San Fran from Virginia - Why Preconstruction professionals need to constantly shot there way out of meetings Enjoy this episode and please share, like and comment. Brookfield Properties Preconstruction Technology Estimator Estimating Construction Preconstruction Assemble Building Information Modeling BIM VDC Virtual Design Construction Commercial Construction Estimators Preconstruction Managers Design & Build Niche Specialist Staffing Partners Niche SSP Loren Morgan Gareth McGlynn
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Jan 14, 2021 • 56min

E26: Mark Cleverly - Construction Executive with McCarthy in Atlanta, GA discussing Technology, Data, Healthcare & Higher Education projects.

Happy New Year! To kick off 2021 our host Gareth McGlynn spoke to Mark Cleverly the current Construction Executive for McCarthy in Atlanta, GA.    Topics discussed:   - Mark's transition from running his own firm in London to Senior Estimator at McCarthy  - Healthcare and Higher Education construction  - The importance of technology in his day to day preconstruction work  - Collaborating with the client  - Preconstruction Technology: Data and Modelogix, Assemble  - Atlanta, GA as a place to live: Likes and Dislikes   Enjoy, feel free to like and share this episode with your peers.    If you would like to make an appearance on the Preconstruction Podcast please drop us a text via (646)503-5594.   Estimator  Estimating  Construction  Preconstruction  Building Information Modeling  BIM  VDC  Virtual Design  Construction   Commercial Construction   Dallas, TX Estimators   Preconstruction Managers  Design & Build  Mark Cleverly  McCarthy Building  Healthcare Construction  Higher Education  Construction  Niche Specialist Staffing Partners  Niche SSP  Gareth McGlynn
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Dec 21, 2020 • 44min

E25: James Hancik - VP of Preconstruction at Gilbane across Northern New Jersey and New York.

Our host Gareth McGlynn sat down this week with James Hancik (VP) the Preconstruction Executive with Gilbane in New Jersey.    James's journey is filled with challenges, success stories and a great example of how construction can take you in so many different directions.    Discussion points:   - Lack of students considering construction/preconstruction  - Building the Red Bull arena for a European client  - The importance of a MBA in your career  - The art of Estimating; What makes the best estimators  - How challenging yourself is the only way to keep enjoying the construction world  - Preconstruction Technology  - And much much more   This is a great episode that I hope you enjoy.   Sponsor:  Beck Technology - https://beck-technology.com/  Please if you enjoy this video please like, subscribe and share it with your friends, peers or colleagues.   More great episode coming soon,   Estimator  Estimating  Construction  Preconstruction  Gilbane  Red Bulls arena  Building Information Modeling  BIM  VDC  Virtual Design Construction   Commercial Construction   Estimators   Preconstruction Managers  Design & Build  New Jersey  New York  Niche Specialist Staffing Partners  Niche SSP  James Hancik  Gareth McGlynn
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Dec 14, 2020 • 44min

E24: Preconstruction DATA with Stewart Carroll - President of Beck Technology

This is the second episode in our DATA series of Podcasts and who better to get on and discuss DATA than Stewart Carroll. Stewarts ability to simplify the most complex technology solutions for Preconstruction is second to none.  This is Stewarts second appearance, so if you havent listened to the first episode please do.  This time Stewart dissects how DATA is collected, used and displayed with Preconstruction.  Please enjoy and share this with peers, colleagues and friends that might be interested.  Thanks,  Gareth - The Preconstruction Podcast host   The Preconstruction Podcast DATA Construction DATA Estimator Estimating Construction Preconstruction Building Information Modeling BIM VDC Virtual Design Construction Commercial Construction Estimators Preconstruction Managers Design & Build Dallas, TX Niche Specialist Staffing Partners Niche SSP Stewart Carroll Gareth McGlynn
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Nov 26, 2020 • 34min

E23: Bill Allen - President of EvolveLAB out of Colorado. Bill is a BIM thought provoking disruptor.

Gareth our host caught up with Bill Allen the President of EvolveLAB and On Point Scans, Bill can be described as a thought provoking BIM Advocate who questions the normal and enjoys a good old debate.    During this podcast Gareth and Bill touch on: - Computational Design or as Bill calls it "Computational Construction"  - How the next generation of BIM / VDC professionals should be taught and trained  - Shared Data from the BIM Model  - Modular Construction  - Architectural Challenges  - Capturing As Builds  - Relaxing on his summer board  EvolveLAB:                                 https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrUqAHZOqTXu3Myei1VUBzA  Bill Allen LinkedIn Profile:        https://www.linkedin.com/in/billallenbimmanager/   Please if you enjoy this video please like, subscribe and share it with your friends, peers or colleagues.   If you know any Preconstruction professionals that would be interested in coming onto the Preconstruction Podcast please reach out to us directly at info@nichessp.com   Enjoy!   Estimator  Estimating  Construction  Preconstruction  Building Information Modeling  BIM  VDC  Virtual Design Construction   Commercial Construction   Estimators   Preconstruction Managers  Design & Build  Charlotte, NC  Niche Specialist Staffing Partners  Niche SSP  Bill Allen  EvolveLAB  On Point Scans  Gareth McGlynn
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Nov 26, 2020 • 40min

E22: Steve Dell'Orto - Co-Founder of Concntric discuss Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning. Steve is a 25+ year Veteran with Clark Construction

The Preconstruction Podcast are delighted after popular demand to welcome back Steve Dell'Orto to discuss Data within Preconstruction and specifically AI and ML.    Steve is fresh from his appearance at the Advancing Preconstruction conference earlier this month (Nov 2020), if you didn't catch his presentation I highly recommend it, you can catch a recording now on his LinkedIn feed - just search Steve Dell'Orto on Linkedin.    Enjoy this Episode, we will be bringing you more episodes discussing Data in Preconstruction very soon.   As always a big shout out to our main sponsor Beck Technology: https://beck-technology.com/  Please like, share and comment.   Thanks,  Gareth    ConCntric  Artificial Intelligence  Machine Learning  Preconstruction Technology  Estimator  Estimating  Construction  Preconstruction  Building Information Modeling  BIM  VDC  Virtual Design Construction   Commercial Construction   Estimators   Preconstruction Managers  Design & Build  Clark Construction  Niche Specialist Staffing Partners  Niche SSP  Steve Dell'Orto  Gareth McGlynn
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Oct 23, 2020 • 47min

E21: Colleen Martindale - Civil Director of Estimating with McCarthy Building in Dallas, TX

The Preconstruction Podcast has started its Civil series of Podcasts with a BANG - our Managing Director Gareth McGlynn talked to an industry leader, speaker, advocate and pioneer Colleen Martindale.    Described as a breath of fresh air to male dominated industry, Colleen discusses the challenges of being a woman in estimating, McCarthy's diverse project range within civil, Preconstruction Technology including Join Build(r) and Modelogix and a topic that is close to her heart the McCarthy Partnership for Women (MPFW).   This is a must listen to for any civil industry preconstruction or estimating professional or any female within construction.    Enjoy, feel free to like and share this episode with your peers.    If you would like to make an appearance on the Preconstruction Podcast please drop us a text via (646)503-5594.   Estimator  Estimating  Construction  Preconstruction  Building Information Modeling  BIM  VDC  Virtual Design Construction   Commercial Construction   Dallas, TX Estimators   Preconstruction Managers  Design & Build  Colleen Martindale  McCarthy Building  Civil Construction  Niche Specialist Staffing Partners  Niche SSP  Gareth McGlynn

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